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Commission on People with Disabilities, Commission on Senior Services & Human Services Commission
- Date: 08/21/2025 9:00 AM
- Location: Westport Center for Senior Activities
21 Imperial Ave
JOINT MEETING OF
THE COMMISSION ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,
COMMISSION ON SENIOR SERVICES & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st, 2025
9 am
Westport Center for Senior Activites
21 Imperial Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
AGENDA
9:00 am CALL TO ORDER (Jim Ross, Chair of The Commission on People with Disabilities)
9:05 am WELCOME (First Selectwoman Jen Tooker)
9:10 am INTRODUCTIONS/PURPOSE OF MEETING
Community Engagement (2nd) Session:
Town of Westport Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
9:15 am WTG Presentation and Public Comment/Discussion
(Facilitators: John McGovern & Brett Gordon, WT Group AEC, LLC)
• Review key ADA requirements for Town facilities and parks
• Highlight findings from WTG’s recent site assessments
• Emphasize the value of public feedback in shaping retrofit priorities
• Invite attendees to share their access needs and suggestions
• Outline next steps for the Town’s ADA Transition Plan
10:30 am Adjournment
It is the policy of the Town of Westport that all Town-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in a meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Westport’s ADA Coordinator at 203-341-1043 or elavigne@westportct.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request modifications.
Sign language interpretation and assistive listening devices will be available on-site for this meeting.
THE COMMISSION ON PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES,
COMMISSION ON SENIOR SERVICES & HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION
THURSDAY, AUGUST 21st, 2025
9 am
Westport Center for Senior Activites
21 Imperial Avenue
Westport, CT 06880
AGENDA
9:00 am CALL TO ORDER (Jim Ross, Chair of The Commission on People with Disabilities)
9:05 am WELCOME (First Selectwoman Jen Tooker)
9:10 am INTRODUCTIONS/PURPOSE OF MEETING
Community Engagement (2nd) Session:
Town of Westport Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Transition Plan
9:15 am WTG Presentation and Public Comment/Discussion
(Facilitators: John McGovern & Brett Gordon, WT Group AEC, LLC)
• Review key ADA requirements for Town facilities and parks
• Highlight findings from WTG’s recent site assessments
• Emphasize the value of public feedback in shaping retrofit priorities
• Invite attendees to share their access needs and suggestions
• Outline next steps for the Town’s ADA Transition Plan
10:30 am Adjournment
It is the policy of the Town of Westport that all Town-sponsored public meetings and events are accessible to people with disabilities. If you need assistance in participating in a meeting or event due to a disability as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact Westport’s ADA Coordinator at 203-341-1043 or elavigne@westportct.gov at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled meeting or event to request modifications.
Sign language interpretation and assistive listening devices will be available on-site for this meeting.
Agenda:Joint Meeting August 21 
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